Trial Period 11. 9.1 In order for an adequate assessment of the employee’s capacity to be made, Australia Post may employ a person under the provisions of this clause for a trial period not exceeding twelve weeks, except that in some cases additional work adjustment time (not exceeding four weeks) may be needed. 11.9.2 During that trial period the assessment of capacity shall be undertaken and the proposed wage rate for a continuing employment relationship shall be determined. 11.9.3 The amount payable to the employee during the trial period shall be $56 per week or such greater amount as is agreed from time to time between the parties (taking into account the Department of Social Security income test free area for earnings) and inserted in this agreement. 11.9.4 Work trials should include induction or training as appropriate to the job being trialed. 11.9.5
